History of Peaceful Unification
The Korean people's peace journey from 5000 years of peace tradition to future unification
Gojoseon founded by Dangun, establishing the foundation of peace and prosperity with the ideal of Hongik Ingan (benefiting humanity)
Historical Significance: Beginning of 5000-year peace tradition
Completion of Korean cultural foundation through Goguryeo's spirit, Baekje's culture, and Silla's unification
Historical Significance: Wisdom of unity in diversity
500-year Joseon Dynasty, golden age of peace-based diplomacy and cultural development
Historical Significance: Model of long-term peace
Unbroken will for liberation and independence struggle despite 35 years of trials
Historical Significance: Indomitable spirit of independence
Tragedy of Korean division and wounds of war, deepening the earnest desire for peace
Historical Significance: Urgency of peaceful unification
Beginning of dialogue through July 4th Joint Communique, agreement on peaceful unification principles
Historical Significance: Will to resolve through dialogue
Kim Dae-jung and Kim Jong-il Summit opening new chapter in Korean Peninsula peace process
Historical Significance: Possibility of peaceful coexistence
North and South united as one, leaping forward as Northeast Asia's peace center, unified Korea contributing to world peace
Historical Significance: New model for world peace
Peaceful Unification Principles
Core values and principles for sustainable and inclusive unification
National Self-Determination
Independent unification achieved by the Korean people's own will
Mutual Respect & Understanding
Inclusive approach recognizing and respecting different systems and ideologies
Northeast Asian Peace Building
Korean Peninsula peace spreading to stability and prosperity of entire Northeast Asia
Sustainable Development
Pursuing economic development and social progress while protecting the environment
Global Effects of Unification
Positive global impact and changes from Korean Peninsula unification
Economic Effects
North Korea's abundant resources combined with South Korea's technology creating new economic growth drivers
30% GDP Increase Expected
Accelerated Northeast Asian Economic Integration
Social Effects
Restoration of ethnic homogeneity and social integration through family reunions and cultural exchanges
10 Million Separated Families Reunited
Integration Model for Divided Nations
Security Effects
Building Northeast Asian peace regime and resolving military tensions through denuclearization and disarmament
50% Military Budget Reduction
Turning Point to Nuclear-Free World
Cultural Effects
Complete restoration of 5000-year traditional culture and acceleration of K-culture's global spread
200% Cultural Content Increase
Hub for East-West Cultural Exchange
Future Vision of Peaceful Unification
A new chapter of world peace beginning from the Korean Peninsula, an era of common human prosperity
2030 Vision of Unified Korea
Economic Powerhouse
Achieving top 5 global economy status
Social Integration
Complete socio-cultural integration achieved
Peace Hub
Center of Northeast Asian peace cooperation